What are the disadvantages of having hanging columella?

March 7, 2022
Asked By:Fantastic665002 in Wadgaon, Maharashtra, India

Does it cause any functional problems in breathing which patient maybe unknown to so will correcting hanging columella improve breathing of a person? Are there any other benefits of fixing extra columella skin apart from the aesthetics? Thank you

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March 23, 2022

Answer: Does a hanging columella cause any breathing issues?

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Answer: Hanging columella is a purely cosmetic issue

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